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Unfortunately the whole Neuer Markt was cordoned off for some construction work. That includes the area where the fountain is. Quite disappointed to be honest.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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in the shopping district of vienna and near to saint stephen dom .everyone passes from here and worths the visit.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Donnerbrunnen (Providentia Fountain) can be found in the centre of Neumarkt in the city centre of Vienna. This elegantly designed fountain was created by Austrian sculptor Georg Raphael Doner in 1737. The fountain is highlighted by a centre statue of Providentia, who was believed to forecast adequate ad ample supply of water to the city of Vienna. The smaller figures below Providentia as well as he life-size adult figures placed around the fountain basin represent the various rivers of Austria. It is an attractive and interesting sculptural composition of figures. During our recent visit to Vienna, we were able enjoy seeing Donnerbrunnen with a thin layer of snow, making for an elegant scene and view of the fountain. As expected, the fountain was not operational during the cold late winter visit.…
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Date of experience: March 2018
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It's an alright looking fountain. Not a lot to look at. I happened to be walking past. Not worth going out of the way for.
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Date of experience: October 2017
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While wandering the pedestrian zones in the inner city, we came across this fountain.created in the 18th century. Its central figure represents Providence or fortune and the four outside figures are supposed to represent the four main rivers of Austria. Pretty fountain in anny event. beware of cars--the fountain sits in the middle of a large parking area but is only steps from St. Stephans Cathedral.…
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Date of experience: August 2017
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